1) Nahariya
Nahariya is Israel’s northernmost coastal city a few minutes from Rosh HaNikra. This is a small city, with 2 km of coastline, the sea is the same Mediterranean Sea as of Tel Aviv but the city is so different, more “naive” and romantic. The Nahariya’s Ga’aton Boulevard is the main street a nice place to stroll and eat. For bicycle lovers here you have a coast Bicycle’s Route that brings you to Ahziv’s beaches (4 km) and upper to Rosh Hanikra (10 km).
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Sokolov Beach:
Not far from the center of the city, it is a very family-friendly beach, with lifeguards during the summer months and loved by local surfers.
- Nahariya Byzantine Church:
The Church located in Bielefeld Street is the largest church in the Western Galilee area, it is a perfect spot for archeology and history lovers. It is an example of the Christian influence in the area and home to a stunning mosaic floor with 17 colors! The floor is ornamented with scenes of men hunting and working and examples of flora and fauna that existed in the area.
- Nahariya Botanic Garden and Zoo:
If you are in the Nahariya area and have small kids go to this nice and small zoo, they have a pet area, picnic tables under the trees, a relaxing and welcoming spot where kids are free to run and play with birds walking on the grass. You can easily spend there up to 2 hours.
Costs
The garden is not expensive: 15 NIS both for adults and children.
Opening Hours:
Sunday-Thursday: 09:00 – 16:00
Friday: 09:00 – 14:00; Saturday: 09:00 – 16:00;
Website
2) Achziv Beach National Park
Only 6 minutes from Naariya, on the Mediterranean coast ( Road 4 in the direction of Rosh Hanikra), this beautiful National Park is a beach strip with sandy areas as well as rocky areas, with lagoons and sea pools. Perfect for families that want to enjoy a beach experience with different vibes as Tel Aviv a perfect and romantic place to enjoy the sea and amazing sunset. The beach is protected from high sea waves, and has all the facilities that you need: Lifeguards, huge garden, plenty of space on the shore to play and a picnic area, restaurant, bathrooms, changing stations, showers, and a large parking area.
TIPS:- Achziv is a perfect place for camping.
- Archeology site: don’t miss also the remains of the biblical town of Akhziv
- Turtles: Achziv is also known to be a turtles nesting site, during the summer you can witness a unique experience of turtles exiting the eggs on the beach if you would like to see it check before your visit.
- During the summer and festivities, the beach is a little busy. I recommend checking with the site’s office about expected occupancy.
35NIS for adults and 21NIS for kids
Camping rates are 60NIS for adults and 50NIS for kids
If you prefer a Beach free of charge try the Betzet Beach
Opening Hours:
April to June and September and October: 08:00 – 17:00
During the Summer months: 08:00 – 19:00;
Phone: 04-9823263
Email: gl-achziv@npa.co.il
Website , Campsite Website
3) Rosh Hanikra
DON’t miss this site!!! Rosh Hanikra is a five-star experience. This amazing geological site at the most north-western point of Israel where sea and mountains merge is a must place to visit suitable for all ages. This is the furthest north you can go to Israel without being crossing into Lebanon.
What to do:- The Grottos: the marine caves created by nature in thousands of years are still there in all their splendor, watching the waters crashing against the rocks, the colors of the water and its reflection on the cliff, all the sounds that nature, create this unique and spectacular experience.
- The cable car: the ride takes the visitors 70 meters down (a breathtaking view)
- Audiovisual Presentation: a short film will teach you about the history of the place as well of nature and animals, The film is suitable for all types of audience.
- Small train: On Saturdays, there is a small train suitable especially for families with young children that will ride 40 minutes along the sea promenade to Achziv and back. The train does not operate in the winter.
- Bicycling/ golf car: if you are looking for a family activity that blend sport (or not) and nature you can rent a bicycle or an electric car priced combination tickets are available at the ticket office
- Parking place is available.
- In summer is better to get there early
- The grottoes are only partially accessible to Disabled.
- Tour the site with sports shoes or rubber-soled shoes that are not slippery
Adults NIS 48
Children (from 3) NIS 38
Opening Hours
Summer weekdays: 09:00-18:00
Winter weekdays: 09:00-16:00
Friday and Holiday Eves: 09:00-16:00
Saturdays and Holidays: 09:00-18:00
• Tel: 073-2710100 • Email: rosh_hanikra@rahan.org.il • Website: https://www.rosh-hanikra.com/home-en/#AtTheSite
4) Hanita Forest
For the lovers of forest and nature, you can do a very easy and nice hike in the “Hanita Forest” start from the “Tower and Stockade” model that recreates a life-size wall and tower that Hanita settlers build when they came in 1938. This a popular tourist attraction and picnic spot. Next to the tower is a recreational parking lot which includes a picnic, bbq stands, the area is accessible to disabled. At the bottom of the Hanita Forest (200 m), another car park leads from a hiking trail just follow the green trail markers to the stream of Be’er (Nahal Be’er) through the forest trees. In the forest, there are additional paths that allow walking between tree orchards and seasonal flowering there is a short path that leads to spring and pool at Ein Kovshim a small and lovely spot inside the forest.
5) Keshet Cave
The “Keshet” (Arch) cave located in the western Galilee is part of the “Adamit” Park, a great place for all ages for the “extreme” tourist to families with small children, the site is fully accessible by wheelchair and it is free and open all the year. It isn’t a cave, one it was a cave which has collapsed a millennium in the past, what remains of it is the attraction: a huge rock arch, a spectacular viewpoint of the Mediterranean Sea the entire Galilee and even Lebanon. The cave attracts many rappelers that hang between the arch and the earth in this magical landscape that surrounds them. There are two parking place the first is the smaller, the second parking on the road further ahead is bigger and also accessible.
6) Nahal Kziv
Nahal Kziv is a twenty-kilometer perennial stream, the longest in the Upper Galilee and a really fun place to go for a hike, the stream is part of a nature reserve with the same name “Nahal Kziv”. Overlooking the stream there is a Crusader castle built in the 13th century, the Montfort Castle you can climb it and enjoy an amazing view from the top of it. This place is perfect for families that love walking in the water, through the stream surrounded by a beautiful forest.
